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Canada's Thibeault claims gold, Cavanagh takes silver at world women's boxing champs

Canada's Thibeault claims gold, Cavanagh takes silver at world women's boxing champs

ISTANBUL — Canada's Tammara Thibeault was golden at the women's world boxing championships on Friday. The 25-year-old from Regina won the middleweight category (70-75 kilograms) with a split-decision win (4-1) over Atheyna Bylon of Panama.
Rick Bowness won't return as coach of Dallas Stars

Rick Bowness won't return as coach of Dallas Stars

Rick Bowness will not return as head coach of the Dallas Stars after nearly three seasons in which he led them to the 2020 Stanley Cup Final and the playoffs again this year.
Vancouver's Marino qualifies for French Open with win over Australia's Mendez

Vancouver's Marino qualifies for French Open with win over Australia's Mendez

PARIS — Vancouver's Rebecca Marino qualified for the French Open with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Australia's Seone Mendez on Friday.
Canadian men upset Argentina in rugby sevens tournament in Toulouse

Canadian men upset Argentina in rugby sevens tournament in Toulouse

TOULOUSE, France — David Richard's try with less than 30 seconds remaining lifted Canada to a 19-12 upset win over Argentina on Friday at the HSBC France Sevens.
Auger-Aliassime looks to translate clay-court form into elusive French Open success

Auger-Aliassime looks to translate clay-court form into elusive French Open success

PARIS — Top-ranked Canadian player Félix Auger-Aliassime isn’t exactly cursed at the French Open. But he is still seeking his first career main-draw match win in Paris.
ATP men's tennis tour axes Wimbledon ranking points over ban

ATP men's tennis tour axes Wimbledon ranking points over ban

PARIS (AP) — The ATP men’s professional tennis tour will not award ranking points for Wimbledon this year because of the All England Club’s ban on players from Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine.
Toronto FC looks to snap five-game losing streak in visit to steamy Washington, D.C.

Toronto FC looks to snap five-game losing streak in visit to steamy Washington, D.C.

Kickoff for Toronto FC's visit to D.C. United on Saturday has been pushed back 2 1/2 hours to 6:30 p.m. ET due to expected high temperatures and humidity.
Israel Premier-Tech signs another Canadian rider to WorldTour team

Israel Premier-Tech signs another Canadian rider to WorldTour team

The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team added another Canadian rider to its WorldTour squad, signing Derek Gee to a three-year contract while promoting him from its academy.
Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse among King Clancy Trophy finalists

Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse among King Clancy Trophy finalists

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse is among the finalists for this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
Oilers, Flames alumni look back at last playoff Battle of Alberta: 'A lot of hate'

Oilers, Flames alumni look back at last playoff Battle of Alberta: 'A lot of hate'

CALGARY — Esa Tikkanen could feel his team's season, and perhaps the Edmonton Oilers' dynasty, starting to slip away. He also knew a 3-0 deficit — even in the knife-edged Battle of Alberta — didn't mean much at the time.